{"id":278,"date":"2021-11-08T18:21:36","date_gmt":"2021-11-08T23:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.fm1.dev\/providing-comprehensive-ear-nose-throat-care\/tonsillitis\/"},"modified":"2022-09-22T13:24:44","modified_gmt":"2022-09-22T17:24:44","slug":"tonsillitis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/ent\/tonsillitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Tonsillitis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is tonsillitis?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils that leads to swelling, sore throat and difficulty swallowing. It is usually the result of a viral or bacterial infection and tends to affect children more frequently than any other age group.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are the symptoms of tonsillitis?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"In addition to red and swollen tonsils, symptoms include white or yellow patches on the tonsils, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, tender lymph nodes, bad breath, headache and stiff neck. Younger children may be extra irritable, drool excessively and refuse to eat.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What causes tonsillitis?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"The tonsils \u2013 tissues that serve to trap germs and bacteria and prevent infection \u2013 are located in the back of the throat. Their constant exposure to germs makes them susceptible to infection themselves. Following puberty, their role as immune system defender declines significantly; this is why tonsil infections are far more common in children than adults. Tonsillitis is the name given to a tonsil infection, swelling and inflammation of the tonsils caused by viruses, bacteria, allergies or upper respiratory disorders.\"\n    }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How is tonsillitis treated?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"How tonsillitis is treated depends on whether it has been caused by a virus or bacteria. If the infection is viral, it should clear up in a week to ten days, and home remedies should do the trick. Make sure you get lots of rest and drink plenty of fluids, especially warm liquids like broth or tea with honey).\nTo soothe your throat, gargle with warm saltwater several times a day, eat cold treats such as popsicles and suck on lozenges or cough drops. Avoid cigarette smoke and other irritants. If a bacterial infection such as strep throat is responsible, antibiotics will be administered.\"\n }\n }\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>The tonsils \u2014 tissues that serve to trap germs and bacteria and prevent infection \u2014 are located in the back of the throat. Their constant exposure to germs makes them susceptible to infection themselves. Following puberty, their role as immune system defenders declines significantly; this is why tonsil infections are far <a href=\"https:\/\/emedicine.medscape.com\/article\/871977-overview#a6\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/emedicine.medscape.com\/article\/871977-overview#a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more common in children<\/a> than adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tonsillitis is the name given to a tonsil infection, swelling and inflammation of the tonsils caused by viruses, bacteria, allergies or upper respiratory disorders. In addition to red and swollen tonsils, symptoms include white or yellow patches on the tonsils, <a href=\"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/ent\/sore-throat\/\">sore throat<\/a>, difficulty swallowing, fever, tender lymph nodes, bad breath, headache and stiff neck. Younger children may be extra irritable, drool excessively and refuse to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tonsillitis Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/iStock-184956723-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/iStock-184956723-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/iStock-184956723-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/iStock-184956723-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/iStock-184956723-256x171.jpg 256w, https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/iStock-184956723.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>How your doctor treats tonsillitis depends on whether a virus or bacteria has caused it. If the infection is viral, it should clear up in a week to ten days, and home remedies should provide some relief. Ensure you get lots of rest and drink plenty of fluids (especially warm liquids such as broth or tea with honey).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To soothe your throat, gargle with warm salt water several times a day, eat cold treats such as popsicles and suck on lozenges or cough drops. Avoid cigarette smoke and other irritants. If a bacterial infection such as strep throat is responsible, antibiotics will be administered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/ent\/\">Your otolaryngologist<\/a> may recommend surgical removal of the tonsils (tonsillectomy) if the condition recurs frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-cta\">\r\n<p>Call Western Michigan ENT at <a href=\"tel:+12313989536\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(231) 398-9536<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The tonsils \u2014 tissues that serve to trap germs and bacteria and prevent infection \u2014 are located in the back of the throat. Their constant exposure to germs makes them susceptible to infection themselves. 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